New Graduated Drivers License Rules for Teen Drivers
by Derrick Ploutz S.R.O. | Friday, January 1, 2010
This article will highlight information on the new "graduated drivers license" for teen drivers, which started on January 1, 2010. I want to share what changes are in the new law, so you have a good understanding of the different requirements to get and keep your drivers license. “Graduated Drivers Licensing” The new . . . read more
Attention Teens: Change in Seat Belt Law
Effective January 1, 2008, violations will carry $60 fine.
Effective July 1, 2007, Kansas' safety belt use law (K.S.A. 8-2503) was changed to require all drivers and passengers ages 14 through 17 to buckle up at all times regardless of where seated in a vehicle in motion. From July 1 . . . read more
School Bus: Flashing Lights and Stop Arms
School Bus Safety Reminder for All Drivers
As the school year approaches, we are going to begin meeting numerous school buses in town, on county roads, and highways. With the added school buses on the roads, our responsibilities behind the wheel greatly increase. At . . . read more
The Importance of Signs
Since the beginning of when people started putting up road signs, it has been a thrill for some people to tamper with, shoot at, and steal them. You see them mangled by the side of the road, hanging in kids’ bedrooms, in college . . . read more
Changes in Kansas Law
Important Information for Parents, Students & Community Members
The last Kansas Legislation session brought many new laws, which were signed by the governor. Several of these laws took effect on July 1, 2009 and affect both students and parents. I will summarize two of these laws, which I feel are . . . read more
Summer Tips to Keep Kids Safe
The 2008-2009 school year has went extremely fast, and summer is quickly approaching. This summer nearly 3 million kids will be rushed to the emergency room nationwide for vehicle crashes, drowning, bike crashes, pedestrian . . . read more
Ten Tips for Safe Winter Driving
This morning I woke up to my cell phone message alert. The message was from the Centera Bank Textcaster advising that school would not begin until 10:00am due to weather conditions. (You too can sign up for Textcaster Messages by . . . read more
